The City Goes Smart.With Infrastructure That Works.
From full trash bins to free parking spots. We deliver the IoT foundation for efficient municipalities and livable cities. Scalable LoRaWAN networks, robust sensors and open data platforms.
- LoRaWAN City Networks
- GDPR-Compliant Parking
- Open Data Ready
Inefficiency in City Administration.
Cities are drowning in traffic and waste - and in manual processes. Garbage trucks service half-empty bins while drivers spend 20 minutes searching for parking.
Parking Search Traffic
30% of inner-city traffic is parking search. This strains air quality and nerves.
Smart Parking
Ground sensors detect free spots in real-time. Parking guidance systems direct cars straight to their destination.
Fixed Waste Routes
Trash bins in parks or pedestrian zones overflow while others are emptied half-full.
On-Demand Collection
Smart Waste sensors measure fill levels. City cleaning only goes where it's needed.
Data Silos
Each department has its own systems. Parks, public works and utilities work in isolation.
Urban Data Platform
One shared LoRaWAN network for all applications. One central data platform.
The Digital Backbone of the City.
merkaio core
Robust outdoor sensors (IP67/IK10) from Milesight. Vandal-proof and weather-resistant for public spaces.
merkaio ops
Operation of the city-wide LoRaWAN network. We manage gateways on city halls, schools and high-rises.
merkaio dev
Integration of data into municipal control systems, citizen apps or Open Data portals (CKAN).
Applications for Modern Municipalities.
Smart Parking
Manage parking efficiently.
Monitor EV charging stations (against wrong parking), disabled parking or loading zones.
Smart Waste Management
Garbage collection on demand.
Measures the distance to waste in containers. Even detects if the lid is open.
Environmental Monitoring
Measure quality of life.
Level sensors at waterways (flood protection), noise sensors on streets, air quality (particulates) at schools.
Urban Cockpit.
All data flows into one central dashboard.
Live Map
Status of all trash bins and parking spots in real-time (Green/Yellow/Red).
Statistics
Parking utilization over the week. Waste volume by district.
Citizen Info
Public dashboards for transparency. Open Data APIs for developers.
Integration into your system?
merkaio dev connects the data to your existing citizen app or municipal control system.
Technology for Public Spaces.
Milesight EM400-TLD
The Fill Level Watcher
ToF Laser for trash bins & containers.
- Precision: Laser technology measures fill level exactly, even with uneven waste.
- Robust: Compact, battery life up to 10 years, easy to mount in lid.
Milesight EM500-SWL
The Level Watcher
Submersible Water Level Sensor for fill and water level measurements.
- Robust: Designed for harsh environments, up to 10 years battery life.
- Application: Water tank, river or flood level monitoring.
Milesight UG67
The City Gateway
Outdoor gateway for the LoRaWAN network.
- Range: Few gateways on tall buildings cover the entire city area.
- Weatherproof: IP67, -40°C to +70°C, for roof or mast mounting.
Frequently Asked Questions from Municipalities
Leading companies worldwide trust merkaio
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from merkaio think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team!”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE, Germany
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me.”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de, Germany
“I recently worked with Timo and the merkaio team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With merkaio, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
“merkaio manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With merkaio's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
CEO Aphy B.V., Netherlands
“Counting on the merkaio team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
CEO Odiseo Solutions, Spain
“From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. They take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend merkaio without reservation!”
Sebastian Maier
CEO Yonju GmbH
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and merkaio. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. merkaio took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back.”
Matthias Zimmermann
CEO Annota GmbH
“Robin and Timo provided excellent support! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future.”
Simon Deutsch
CEO WiseWhile UG
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect